MItten Mary
@mittenmary.bsky.social
Midwesterner. Looking for how our country gets back to normal. Following progressive politics, Chicagology, the arts, cats, and quirky stuff.
Why are people following me? I’m here more to read than post.
Why are people following me? I’m here more to read than post.
The camera operator who didn’t turn away will probably get fired…or maybe fall from an open window.
December 2, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The camera operator who didn’t turn away will probably get fired…or maybe fall from an open window.
Proud to be a white Polish-Italian Somali.
December 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Proud to be a white Polish-Italian Somali.
Now he is going to believe that he really did keep the hurricanes away!
December 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Now he is going to believe that he really did keep the hurricanes away!
Those chuckles from his sycophants…
December 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Those chuckles from his sycophants…
This is great news!
December 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This is great news!
Great photos, but what do you mean “formerly” known as the Sears Tower? 😉
December 2, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Great photos, but what do you mean “formerly” known as the Sears Tower? 😉
Something else to push prices up.
December 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Something else to push prices up.
It always amazes me that these were built to be so magnificent.
December 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
It always amazes me that these were built to be so magnificent.
Ward Bond is a good one. Too many westerns, but also The Maltese Falcon, It’s a Wonderful Life, and Mister Roberts.
December 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Ward Bond is a good one. Too many westerns, but also The Maltese Falcon, It’s a Wonderful Life, and Mister Roberts.
Actually, I did know all this because I read your excellent and enlightening book! I highly recommend it: The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks.
December 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Actually, I did know all this because I read your excellent and enlightening book! I highly recommend it: The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks.
Even that is better than they deserve.
November 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Even that is better than they deserve.
These are gorgeous! I’m trying to think of another place I can put a calendar.
November 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
These are gorgeous! I’m trying to think of another place I can put a calendar.
Trump at his peak could not have done this.
November 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Trump at his peak could not have done this.
Seems like the Riverwalk would work, too. But Grant Park has thousands of parking spaces.
November 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Seems like the Riverwalk would work, too. But Grant Park has thousands of parking spaces.
And we’re thankful to you for sharing them!
November 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
And we’re thankful to you for sharing them!
This owl is getting to be the Chicago Flaco. Next he’ll be posing at the Bean. Or maybe go all meta and hang out with architectural owls. I could imagine him at the Harold Washington Library.
November 27, 2025 at 2:21 PM
This owl is getting to be the Chicago Flaco. Next he’ll be posing at the Bean. Or maybe go all meta and hang out with architectural owls. I could imagine him at the Harold Washington Library.
This is so well considered and written. Everyone should read it.
November 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
This is so well considered and written. Everyone should read it.
I couldn’t pick, so I just made a donation. Glad to know of this organization. Thank you!
November 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I couldn’t pick, so I just made a donation. Glad to know of this organization. Thank you!
These are charming. I don’t know how affordable that selling price was, but it looks as though these were meant for working people?
November 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
These are charming. I don’t know how affordable that selling price was, but it looks as though these were meant for working people?
This is such a good article on many levels, but especially effective in pointing out that girls and young women in sports are in more danger from their abusive coaches than any trans athletes.
November 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
This is such a good article on many levels, but especially effective in pointing out that girls and young women in sports are in more danger from their abusive coaches than any trans athletes.
Never heard “ammosexuals” before. Perfect!
November 22, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Never heard “ammosexuals” before. Perfect!
Apparently, pesticide manufacturers pay better than fluoride people.
November 22, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Apparently, pesticide manufacturers pay better than fluoride people.